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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.27 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
| Title | Daniel W. Hemans to Frances B. Shiras mentioning his growing son and discussing the health of Christian Taopi, a fellow Indian preacher, whose death seems imminent |
| Date | 17 September 1872 |
| Author | Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) |
| Recipient | Shiras, Frances B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mentions starting work at Santee and his growing son. Discusses the health of Paul and Christian Taopi, a fellow Indian preacher, whose death seemed imminent. Taopi expressed no fear in dying, but regretted not having more time to preach. Sends congratulations for a recent engagement. |
| Subjects | American West American Indian History Religion Children and Family Death Health and Medical Marriage Disease Tuberculosis |
| People | Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1871-1881) Shiras, Alexander (1813-1894) Taopi, Christian (d. 1872) Mazakute, Paul (1842-1873) |
| Place written | Nebraska |
| Theme | Reconstruction; Religion; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Friend |
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